“Major change” on the way — Microsoft 365’s best-kept secret is retiring from the desktop Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version. Windows Central · Jan 8
A $2,500 MacBook needs this $139 accessory to support touch — catching up with Windows 8 in 2013 MacBook users are resorting to a $139 snap-on digitizer to get touch support—a "new" feature Windows laptops standardized over a decade ago. Windows Central · Jan 7
Dell says the quiet part out loud: Consumers don't actually care about AI PCs — "AI probably confuses them more than it helps them" Dell is the first hardware maker to openly admit that the recent AI PC push from Microsoft and its partners isn't working. Windows Central · Jan 7
Sick of Microslop? New Linux distro could win over Windows 11 haters Does the future belong to Linux? It's way too early to call that, but the new Loss32 project should make Microsoft sit up and take notice. TechRadar · Jan 7
How to set up parental controls for Xbox Ally and other Windows-based devices for safer gaming A complete walkthrough for setting up parental controls on the Xbox Ally, Ally X, and other Windows handheld devices using Family Safety and Xbox Family Settings. Windows Central · Jan 7
Windows 11 version 26H1 will launch exclusively on Snapdragon X2 devices this spring The first PCs with version 26H1 will begin shipping in the spring period, but you'll only find it on PCs powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 platform. Windows Central · Jan 7
As RAM prices skyrocket and Windows 11 flounders, Linux gains native NVIDIA GeForce NOW support — turning the cloud into a sanctuary for priced-out gamers Hardware costs are rising and Windows 11 is struggling. NVIDIA's native Linux app offers a cloud-based escape for gamers priced out of upgrades. Windows Central · Jan 7
I tested 11 of the best stem separation tools – and you might already have the winner in your DAW Stem separation can now be found in plugins, standalone apps, browser-based platforms and many of the major DAWs – but which option comes out on top? MusicRadar · Jan 7
The 11 best laptops of CES 2026 CES 2026 had no shortage of laptop announcements. Here are some of the best notebooks the Tom's Guide team got a chance to try out during the event. Tom’s Guide · Jan 7
Razer Project Motoko Debuts at CES 2026 — Gamers Meet an AI 'Waifu' Companion Razer unveils two gaming innovations at CES 2026 - Project Motoko, a wireless gaming AI headset, and Project AVA, an AI companion dubbed as 'Waifu'. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
New SteamOS Legion Go 2 finally solves the biggest gripe with Lenovo's flagship handheld gaming PC — but also removes support for one of my favorite features Three months after the release of the Windows Legion Go 2, Levovo has announced that its flagship handheld gaming PC is getting a SteamOS variant. It's a premium portable gaming device, that comes with a premium cost. Windows Central · Jan 7
OWC debuts PCIe Gen4-class 8TB Thunderbolt 5 external SSD, the largest and fastest in its category — but it won't be cheap OWC introduces an 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD offering high transfer speeds, broad compatibility, rugged design claims, and pricing well above mainstream portable storage. TechRadar · Jan 6
I saw Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock at CES and it felt like I was holding a Mac mini M4 Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock draws design inspiration from Apple's Mac mini M4 — and at $399, it costs nearly as much too. Tom’s Guide · Jan 6
ASUS introduces the Zenbook A16, a newly expanded 16‑inch option that joins the lineup — and it's the fastest Qualcomm laptop ever At CES 2026, ASUS refreshed the awesome Zenbook A14 — and announced a new, ultra-light 16-inch version powered by Qualcomm's most powerful laptop chips yet. Windows Central · Jan 6
Windows Central · Jan 6 Dell Ultrasharp 52 review: a 52‑inch 6K, 120Hz productivity monster that redefines the single‑monitor workstation A world‑first 6K ultrawide that replaces multi‑monitor setups with one seamless, glare‑free, eye‑friendly canvas.
TechRadar · Jan 6 'Microslop' is heading for Edge – major browser redesign is inspired by Copilot, and it's already seriously unpopular Revamped browser design is symptomatic of a bigger problem that Microsoft is facing here.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 6 I tried MSI’s new Pro Max QD-OLED monitor and it fixes my biggest gripes with the Apple Studio Display MSI’s new Pro Max 271UPXW12G is a QD-OLED display for your MacBook with plenty of ports and a built-in KVM switch so you can seamlessly swap between your Mac and PC.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 6 Intel unleashes 14 Panther Lake CPUs — here's what to expect from the new Core Ultra 3 chips Intel just unveiled 10+ new Core Ultra Series 3 laptop chips during its CES 2026 keynote. These new Panther Lake CPUs make big promises in terms of battery life and performance. Here's what you need to know.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 5 I tested the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra and they might be the most serious MacBook rivals yet I just tested a potential MacBook killer — here’s how by focusing on the fundamentals, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra could be the laptops to beat in 2026
Windows Central · Jan 5 Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won't use Edge — it features Chrome Microsoft's "Home of Gaming" ad accidentally highlights Google Chrome on the taskbar, proving even their own marketing can't stick to Microsoft Edge.
Windows Central · Jan 5 How to generate a Wi-Fi report on Windows 11 and diagnose wireless issues on your laptop or desktop PC On Windows 11, you can generate and read a Wi-Fi report to diagnose slow speeds, dropped connections, driver issues, and wireless errors, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this task.
TechRadar · Jan 5 Working on the go? You can no longer activate Windows with your phone By all accounts, Microsoft isn't letting you activate Windows from your phone anymore, so make sure you have an internet connection.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 5 Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on Windows with X2 Plus – 10-core ARM CPU boasts 35% single-core jump Qualcomm is expanding its second generation of Windows chips with the X2 Plus lineup, which claims a 35% jump in single-core and a 17% increase in multi-threaded performance.
Windows Central · Jan 5 Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 Plus could be the most important Windows chip of 2026, bringing Elite‑class power to affordable laptops Qualcomm’s newest chip targets the mid‑range Windows segment with the same NPU found in the X2 Elite, offering a huge boost for Copilot+ PCs heading into 2026.
T3 · Jan 5 I might just prefer HP's new Omnibook Ultra to a MacBook Air, which is saying something Windows laptops rarely look so svelte